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Prakash Thuminad Biography: Age, Career, Family and More

F4U Editorial Desk • Updated October 1, 2026 • 6 min read

Quick Info

AgeNot Known

BirthplaceManjeshwar, Kerala

ProfessionActor

NationalityIndian

Marital statusMarried

FamilyTwo sons

Prakash Thuminad Biography

Prakash Thuminad is an Indian actor from Manjeshwar, Kerala, known for comic supporting roles in Tulu and Kannada cinema. He rose to wider notice with Ondu

Early life and background

Prakash Thuminad was born in Manjeshwar in Kerala and grew up in the same hometown. He attended Government High School in Kunjathoor and later studied at Government College, Mangalore. Before entering films he supported himself with a variety of jobs, including working as an autorickshaw driver, doing manual labour and other odd jobs such as beedi making.

Career

Thuminad began his on-screen career taking supporting parts in Tulu and Kannada-language films, often in comic roles. His early work included the part of Srinivas in the Kannada film Ondu Motteya Kathe (2017), which increased his visibility among audiences.

He earned attention for his comic turn as Bhujanga in Sarkaari Hiriya Praathamika Shaale, Kaasaragodu, Koduge: Raamanna Rai (2018), a performance that was recognised with a SIIMA Award for Best Comedian. He continued to appear in regional projects, including the Tulu film 2 Ekre (2020) in which he played Nara, also known as Narayana.

In 2021 and 2022 Thuminad expanded his list of notable supporting roles: he appeared as Ramanath in Garuda Gamana Vrishabha Vahana (2021), as the Bank Manager in Kshamisi Nimma Khaatheyalli Hanavilla (2022), and as Jagganna in Thimayya & Thimayya (2022).

His portrayal of Raampa in Kantara (2022) was a major turning point. The role brought him wider recognition and led to another SIIMA Award for Best Comedian (Kannada) in September 2023. Thuminad has described the experience on Kantara as powerful, noting the impact of the film’s performances on him; he has also said he declined multiple other offers before taking the Raampa part.

Public profile

Thuminad is known for his comic timing and for building a career through character and supporting work rather than lead roles. He has worked across Tulu and Kannada-language cinema and is particularly associated with humorous, character-driven parts.

Personal life

Prakash Thuminad is married and the couple have two sons. His birthplace and hometown are both Manjeshwar, Kerala. His exact age has not been publicly stated in the available information.

Latest updates

Recent recognition for Thuminad includes the SIIMA Award for Best Comedian (Kannada) for his work in Kantara (September 2023). Following Kantara, his profile in Kannada cinema increased, and he remains active in supporting and comedic roles across regional films.
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Recent Work

Kantara

Played the role of Raampa in this Kannada-language film; performance led to wider recognition and a SIIMA Award for Best Comedian (Kannada).

2022
Sarkaari Hiriya Praathamika Shaale, Kaasaragodu, Koduge: Raamanna Rai

Played the comic role Bhujanga; received the SIIMA Award for Best Comedian for this film.

2018
Ondu Motteya Kathe

Played the role of Srinivas, a part that raised his public profile.

2017
2 Ekre

Appeared as Nara (Narayana) in this Tulu film.

2020
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Career Highlights

  1. Broke through with a notable supporting role in Ondu Motteya Kathe (2017).
  2. Won SIIMA Award for Best Comedian for Sarkaari Hiriya Praathamika Shaale, Kaasaragodu, Koduge: Raamanna Rai (2018).
  3. Recognition grew significantly after portraying Raampa in Kantara (2022), earning SIIMA Best Comedian (Kannada) in 2023.
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Prakash Thuminad known for?

Actor

What is Prakash Thuminad’s marital status?

Married